Statistician Lazio

Statistician
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Posting: 12/Feb/2025 Closure Date: 26/Feb/2025, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: ESS - Statistics Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Grade Level: N/A Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Up to 11 months, renewable Post Number: N/A FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply; Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality Organizational Setting The Statistics Division (ESS) develops and advocates for the implementation of methodologies and standards for data collection, validation, processing and analysis, in the food and agriculture statistics domains. In these statistical domains, it also plays a key role in the compilation, processing and dissemination of internationally comparable data, and provides essential capacity building in support of Member Nations. The Division also disseminates publications, working papers and statistical yearbooks, that cover agriculture and food security statistics, including prices, investments, production, trade and agri-environmental statistical data. The aim of this Call for Expression of Interest is to populate a roster of consultants and subscribers of Personal Service Agreements (PSAs) for the Data Quality Unit and the Data and Statistics and Coordination Team of ESS at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Data Quality Unit aims to ensure that the Organization produces and disseminates high-quality data and statistics related to its mandate. The unit develops, updates and implements corporate quality frameworks, policies, standards, procedures and tools to ensure that statistical processes are sound and disseminated data and statistics are of the highest possible quality. The Data and Statistics Coordination Team supports the governance and coordination of FAO's data and statistical activities, both within FAO and within the broader international data and statistical community. Reporting Lines Candidates selected for assignments with the Data Quality Unit will work under the general supervision of the Director of ESS and the direct supervision of the Team Leader, and in close collaboration with other members of the Unit. Candidates selected for assignments with the Data and Statistics Coordination Team will work under the general supervision of the Director of ESS and the Team Leader, and in close collaboration with other members of the Unit. Technical Focus Candidates selected for assignments with the Data Quality Unit will contribute to the quality assurance efforts of the Division, such as the development and review of statistical standards; the implementation of peer reviews, assessments, audits and user consultations; and the provision of support and capacity development activities on statistical and data-quality related matters. Candidates selected for assignments with the Data and Statistics Coordination Team will provide technical support to the governance, coordination, planning, monitoring and reporting of data and statistical activities at corporate level. Tasks and responsibilities Candidates selected for assignments with the Data Quality Unit will: Provide support to ensure the quality of statistical outputs produced and disseminated by FAO. Provide support to the development and review of corporate statistical policies, standards, procedures and tools to regulate and improve the quality of FAO statistical production processes. Contribute to the implementation of quality assurance, control and audit mechanisms to monitor quality of FAO statistical processes and data assets. Contribute to the implementation of FAO's Quality Assessment and Planning Survey (QAPS). Contribute to the implementation of in-depth quality reviews or quality audits on specific FAO statistical processes and outputs. Provide support in conducting users' consultations related to FAO corporate statistical databases. Support in the implementation of a corporate capacity development programme on quality-related policies, standards, best practices and tools. Candidates selected for assignments with the Data and Statistics Coordination Team will: Provide technical support to the work of FAO data coordination groups. Support the compilation, disaggregation, progress assessment, dissemination and reporting of the SDG indicators under FAO custodianship. Support the coordination of statistical capacity development initiatives on SDG monitoring. Provide regular assessment reports on the quality of the SDG indicators under the custodianship of FAO. Support the coordination, planning, monitoring and reporting on FAO's data and statistical programme of work, projects and activities. Provide technical support for the design and monitoring of FAO's results framework. Support the coordination of FAO reporting on data and statistics to FAO Governing Bodies, the UN Statistical Commission and other relevant bodies. Provide technical support for the preparation and coordination of FAO regional commissions on agriculture statistics. Support the establishment, review and management of corporate partnerships for data and statistics. Provide technical support for the management of intellectual property rights for FAO databases. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements University degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, development economics or a related field. At least 1 year (for PSA. SBS) or 2 years (for Consultant) of relevant experience in statistics or data analysis. Working knowledge of English. FAO Core Competencies Results Focus Teamwork Communication Building Effective Relationships Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills Work experience in more than one location or area of work. Extent and relevance of experience in collecting, analysing and validating technical information and data on themes relevant to FAO's mandate. Experience in the use of statistical software such as R, Stata, or SPSS. Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list. For more information, visit the FAO employment website. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. HOW TO APPLY To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. 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